Luka Modric offered his first Serie A help within the Milan jersey this night and revealed what Max Allegri requested him to cross on to his teammates. ‘It is a very tough league.’
The midfielder was within the beginning XI for on the Stadio By way of del Mare, and his free kick was nodded in by Ruben Loftus-Cheek, earlier than Christian Pulisic scored late on.
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“I really feel actually good, all the things is ideal. I get together with my teammates, I really feel relaxed. I nonetheless have to discover a home, however other than that, it’s all good!”
“After all, all of it feels even higher if you win.”
Modric should adapt to altering Milan
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 17: Luka Modric of AC Milan appears on throughout the Coppa Italia match between AC Milan and SSC Bari at Stadio San Siro on August 17, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
The Rossoneri modified from the preliminary 4-3-3 thought to a 3-5-2, so
“We’re nonetheless attending to know one another, he requested me to assist the staff transfer with extra fluidity. I’m working to get into form bodily and I hope to be at 100 per cent after the break for worldwide responsibility.
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“The coach asks me to speak rather a lot on the pitch, as there are lots of younger gamers, and so they want confidence.”
DUBLIN, IRELAND – AUGUST 09: Luka Modric of AC Milan appears on throughout the pre-season pleasant match between Leeds United and AC Milan at Aviva Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Dublin, Eire. (Photograph by Charles McQuillan/Getty Photos)
He famously turned a Milan supporter throughout his childhood in Croatia, so what satisfied him to lastly make his Serie A dream come true on the age of 39?
“I’ve at all times watched Italian soccer, there are plenty of Croatian gamers right here, and I above all appreciated Milan. I performed many video games in opposition to Italian groups, I understand how organised they’re tactically in each part,” replied Modric.
“I do nonetheless have to get used to it, as this can be a very tough league. We must be on our toes in each match and provides all the things we’ve acquired to win.
“Up to now, I’m actually having fun with what I’ve seen.”